Access denied to AppData folder

[tanjingwei]

Whenever i try to use fnvedit or install a mod with NMM or FOMM i get this error (Cannot create file "C:\Users\Jw\AppData\Local\FalloutNV\Plugins.fnvviewsettings". Access is denied.) I tried to removing the "read only" from the whole FalloutNV folder but that doesn't work. I attached some of the tracelog folders

I already ran these programs as administrator and i have no idea what the issue with everything is, any help is appreciated.

[Griede]

easiest workaround is to disable UAC while you are makeing changes, if thats whats causeing it.

 

check and make sure that that file its trying to access actually exists. i do not actually play fallout, but that file location seems very odd.

 

in your trace log it mentions that your game directory is in program files. this is unrelated to your current issue, but it is generally recommended that games you are modding be installed elsewhere to avoid instillation and update issues with mods. you can create a separate steam installation directory to put specific game in it, or simply move steam and all of its files (and games) to a new folder outside of program files.

 

you can also take ownership of the appdata folder by adding system admin, or your user account to its security profile with full permissions. you do that by right clicking the appdatta folder, clicking properties, go to the security tab, and click edit permissions.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Griede

[obobski]

You can also just add the "Take Ownership" regkey to your system - http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/ - it saves a lot of time and hassle when dealing with files that've been migrated from 2k/XP or installed in weird ways (usually by older game installers). I'm not certain this will fix the problem, but it'd be worth a try.